All Hail The Cameo King: Sean Pages
by Phil Chard
Sean Pages is many things. A rapper, a celebrated producer, an SA Hip Hop icon and founding member of Glitz Gang. But possibly his greatest and most consistent achievement has been his ability to be the true King of Hip Hop video cameos. In his almost decade long career, Mr. Pages has managed to cement his relevance in the culture by continuously appearing in the videos of his compadres and delivering his signature slow motion mean mug, mischievous smile or a dramatic expression befitting a classic thespian. Of course his career has also been assisted by his numerous production credits and features but they don’t make gifs for beats bro.
To honour Sean Pages following the release of his highly anticipated and loooooooong overdue album From Alex With Love, I listed some of my favourite Sean Pages video cameos of all time.
DJ Vigilante (Feat. L-Tido, KiD X, Maggz & Yanga) - Sorry Makhe
Some leaders lead with their words, others lead by example. At the 2:50 mark in DJ Vigilante's star studded video for Sorry Makhe, Sean showed us he was the latter.
L-Tido Feat. KO - We Rollin
As Tido digs into into his verse and the camera pans to the parking lot scene we see Sean and Morale flanked by 2 Range Rovers behind them as the two Glitz Gang members provide us with a much needed visual aid to support L-Tido’s “Flow so steady, epilepsy couldn't shake the guy” line.
L-Tido Feat. Banky W - It Ain't My Fault
In a video filled with cameos from young versions of Anatii, The Major League Twins , Maggz and a bevvy of light skinned women there is only one cameo that stood out. At the 2:22 mark. As Mr Pages took a break from the partying to help us remember the words to the chorus.
N'veigh Featuring Maggz - Awung'yeke
While N’Veigh and Maggz are distracted trying to pop wheelies on their 4 speeds , Sean Pages is setting the tone as the camera cuts to him dropping some of his signature lines on a young lady at a Tuck Shop. A true savage and leader.
N'veigh Feat. Bk & Blaklez - Not Leaving
After being shocked and dazzled by some mind bending moves in a game of street soccer Sean displays his dramatic range with an Oscar worthy display of surprise that the camera manages to catch as just at the right moment (around the 1:12 mark) .
PdotO- Move Over Remix Feat Dj Capital, N'veigh, Buks, GingerTrill, Blaklez, Kwesta
As we have clearly established throughout this post, Sean Pages is the King of Cameos and all that cameoing can get draining , so it is important to stay nourished. Delivering mean mugs is hard work not to be taken lightly. So at the 1:48 mark as PDotO delivers his verse while doing an awkward squat walk, the camera pans back to introduce the first of several Sean Pages snack time cameos in the video. Nom Nom Nom.
L-Tido - Dlala Ka Yona
In a video with jaw dropping scenes of strippers thicker than than the Joburg phone book and Pulane looking good enough to break the internet for a second time, it takes a special scene to upstage them all. But that is just what Pages managed to do at the 2:13 mark as he sent us a powerful subliminal message. Keep everything in perspective despite the distractions that life may throw at you, no matter how amazing their asses look. #StayWoke.
L-Tido - Steve Kekana
Not only is Sean a capable cameo connoisseur, but is also always willing to lend a helping hand to a Glitz Gang member. His selflessness was very evident at the 2:26 mark of L-Tido’s Steve Kekana video as Sean drove Tido through the streets of Alex in a droptop 3 series while 11 kids ran after the car wishing to just lay a hand upon Tido’s fresh garments.
L-Tido Feat. WTF. Oh No
L-Tido’s video for Oh No was filled with many visual talking points, the beautiful women, the BMW i8, the women and at the 3:13 mark - Sean Pages.
Be sure to check out Sean’s new album From Alex With Love and the new video for Mzala below, where Sean’s Hip Hop friends- PdotO and N’Veigh return the cameo favour in a big way.